Prayut warns of action over 'Red Sunday'

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NOVEMBER 1
Prayut warns of action over 'Red Sunday'
WASAMON AUDJARINT,
NATCHA ORAVEERAKUL
THE NATION



BANGKOK: -- PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday threatened to draw on his power under the interim charter to punish those who participate in a campaign to wear red shirts in support of former premier Yingluck Shinawatra on Sunday.

The government will also speed up prosecution in serious cases, including corruption, to facilitate the reconciliation process, the premier said during his weekly press briefing yesterday.

Prayut called on people to not violate the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO)'s order and his absolute authority under Article 44, as he had now "established sovereign power". Prayut also insisted that he would never use his special powers without proper reason.

He said that people were free to wear any colour they wanted, provided they didn't cause conflict. However, he added that if anybody was found to be violating regulations, such people and their leaders would certainly be prosecuted.

Government Spokesman Maj-General Sansern Kaewkamnerd warned that people should consider whether they want the country to return to the divisive atmosphere that ruled before last year's coup.

"NCPO orders have been in effect for a long while," he said. "[Offenders] can't say that they are being abused by the government, because these orders were in place long before their actions took place."

The government will also speed prosecution against serious cases related to political conflicts, the PM said, adding that the deadline had now been brought forward to next year. Those involved in corruption or organising political rallies resulting in casualties would not be exempt from legal action, he added.

"We can't just reconcile right away," he said. "Legal action has to be taken."

However, Sansern said the same legal standards may not be applied to minor cases, adding that this exception is also meant to help pave the way for reconciliation. He said the process for total reconciliation should be made clear by 2017, adding that the government would not interfere with legal agencies responsible for the cases.

Meanwhile, Deputy Premier Wissanu Krea-ngam said the subject of reconciliation would not be raised at today's meeting of the so-called "Five Rivers" - the Cabinet, NCPO, the Constitution Drafting Committee, the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) and the National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA).

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Prayut-warns-of-action-over-Red-Sunday-30271749.html


-- The Nation 2015-10-28

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Edited October 27, 2015 by TheAppletons

[kandi]

"punish those who participate in a campaign to wear red shirts"

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"Prayut also insisted that he would never use his special powers without proper reason."

Discrediting Prayuth works best by just using his own words.

[RubbaJohnny]

Is there a roadmap to acceptable attire, I'd hate to clash with the fashion.

Is there any online re-education or a toad map for well dressed members of the Drones club?

[baboon]

Nice of the General to pay homage to Elvis in his Las Vegas years during his photo op..

[stoneyboy]

Just like that would be more apt.

[BuckBee]

they really need get rid of this clown asap

[Bender]

its time for uncle Too to pack his bag, or he will know the same faith than Hosni Moubarak.

[LannaGuy]

"established sovereign power" frightening

[LannaGuy]

Nice of the General to pay homage to Elvis in his Las Vegas years during his photo op..

Yup singing 'Suspicious Minds' obviously

[Bluespunk]

"Government Spokesman Maj-General Sansern Kaewkamnerd warned that people should consider whether they want the country to return to the divisive atmosphere that ruled before last year's coup."

I've news for you, it still does.

[Wilsonandson]

Can I wear yellow on Monday?

[cornishcarlos]

I want to see him use his "special powers"... which of the X Men do you think he is ?

[manchesterlalala]

Can I wear yellow on Monday?

Recent history would suggest you can do pretty much as you please wearing that colour.

[tbthailand]

so much blustering over such a small thing as a t-shirt....

The government will also speed up prosecution in serious cases, including corruption, to facilitate the reconciliation process, the premier said

If, by reconciliation, the self-appointed "PM" means 'putting all of my opposition in jail', then the above is the proper strategy....

[jlwilliamsjr18]

Lions and Tigers and Bears...Oh My!

[yellowboat]

He orders everyone behave yet he has done absolutely nothing to sew the rift. In fact, he has just created a larger one. Now he is spouting article 44. Does Thailand really believe it deserves a seat at the UN security council ?

[jaywalker]

Nice of the General to pay homage to Elvis in his Las Vegas years during his photo op..

I thought he was warming up to toss lightening bolts like Zeus with his special powers.

[Emster23]

""NCPO orders have been in effect for a long while," he said."

Far too long.... they have over stayed their "welcome". So much for a speedy return to democracy.

[oneday]

How many times does this man have to give warnings...my God!

He is really running scared of the opposition political party.

[Vandadavid]

Election dates please ?

[Vandadavid]

People want there choice and no no one likes a military rule are you crazy

[Vandadavid]

They will write a book about this bloke about what not to do

[In Town]

Election dates please ?

The Deputy PM told the US Ambassador yesterday elections would be held by May 2017.

[menzies233]

Special Powers for a Special Person, this years Gold Medal winner in the "Special Olympics"

[PilotEd]

So much for freedom of speech as showing your opinion by wearing a particular color is a way of expression. I'll bet he doesn't prosecute any yellow shirt wearers although that would be a way of provoking.

[PilotEd]

Election dates please ?

The Deputy PM told the US Ambassador yesterday elections would be held by May 2017.

And if you believe this I have a bridge in Brooklyn I would like to sell you.

However, I think there will be some sort of uproar before then.

[Eric Loh]

Thanks to Prayuth scare tactics, there will be more people wearing red shirts on Sunday. What you going to do when the reds run wild on you, brother.

[mancub]

All hail the Supreme Being....a narcissistic Clark Kent/Caligula combo with a Napoleon complex . How long before the next wannabe creates an Article 45 to trump his 44?

[IAMHERE]

"established sovereign power" frightening

Use of the word 'sovereign' in Thailand is not recommended.